Forensic Investigation - Laboratory Technician (Bachelor of Science)

Track Two: "Laboratory/ Technician" is designed for students interested in working in a laboratory environment as either a forensic scientist or technician and is a solid foundation for graduate study. Track Two requires a minor in Forensic Biochemistry or a second major in either Biology or Chemistry to assist in making our graduates as educated in their chosen area as possible. 

Course Title Credits
Jax MIX General Education Curriculum41

Forensic Investigation Undecided majors must complete the lower division FI Core. Upon completion of the lower division FI Core courses, students will be assessed by their advisor for upper division coursework in the FI major. Students must meet the minimum 2.5 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in their CJ and FI Core classes. Upon successful assessment, students will major in Forensic Investigation Track One, “Criminal Investigations” or Forensic Investigation Track Two, “Forensic Laboratory/Technician.”  

Forensic Investigation Lower Division Core Courses

Course Title Credits
CJ 101Introduction to Criminal Justice3
CJ 201Criminal Law3
CJ 202Introduction to Law Enforcement3
CJ 305Professional Writing in Criminal Justice (WI)3
FI 204Introduction to Forensic Investigation3
FI 225Criminal Courts3
FI 227Practical Writing for Investigations (WI)3
Total Hours21

Upon completion, students MUST meet with their advisor to determine whether they meet the minimum requirements to be assessed into the appropriate Forensic Investigation track.

Track Two - Forensic Laboratory/Technician

Course Title Credits
FI 310Criminalistics3
FI 330Forensic Documentation3
FI 380Medicolegal Death Investigation3
FI 475Drugs of Abuse3
Forensic Investigation 300+ Electives3
Select one of the following: 13
Senior Internship in Criminal Justice
Senior Seminar I
Senior Seminar II
Senior Seminar III
Total Hours18

Courses credited within the core, track, or concentration will not be credited within another track, concentration, or minor.

Other Required Courses

Course Title Credits
BY 101Introductory Biology I3
BY 103Introductory Biology Lab I1
CY 231Organic Chemistry I4
CY 321Quantitative Analysis4
PHS 201College Physics I3
PHS 202College Physics II3
PHS 203College Physics Laboratory Techniques I1
PHS 204College Physics Laboratory Techniques II1

In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about Jax MIX requirements and Alabama Transfers equivalents can be found in their respective section of the catalog.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHours
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition sequence 3
MS 112 Precalculus Algebra (Jax MIX Communication) 3
Jax MIX Expression: Fine Arts 3
Jax MIX Experience: History Sequence 3
CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
SSC 101 First Year Experience 0
 Hours15
Spring
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition sequence 3
SH 101 Beginner's Spanish I (Jax MIX Expression) 3
Jax MIX Experience: History Sequence 3
MS 113 Precalculus Trigonometry 3
FI 204 Introduction to Forensic Investigation 3
 Hours15
Sophomore
Fall
EH 141 Speech (Jax MIX Communication) 3
CY 105
CY 107
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I (Jax MIX Inquiry)
4
PSC 102 Introduction to State and Local Government (Jax MIX Experience) 3
CJ 201 Criminal Law 3
CJ 305 Professional Writing in Criminal Justice (WI) 3
 Hours16
Spring
CY 106
CY 108
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II (Jax MIX Inquiry)
4
CS 201 Introduction to Information Technology 3
CJ 202 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3
FI 225 Criminal Courts 3
FI 227 Practical Writing for Investigations (WI) 3
 Hours16
Junior
Fall
Jax MIX Expression: Literature 3
PSY 201 Principles of Psychology (Jax MIX Experience) 3
BY 101
BY 103
Introductory Biology I
and Introductory Biology Lab I
4
FI 310 Criminalistics 3
FI 300+ Elective 3
 Hours16
Spring
BY 322 Genetics (WI) 4
CY 231 Organic Chemistry I 4
PHS 201
PHS 203
College Physics I
and College Physics Laboratory Techniques I
4
FI 330 Forensic Documentation 3
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
BY 450 Molecular Biology 4
CY 321 Quantitative Analysis 4
PHS 202
PHS 204
College Physics II
and College Physics Laboratory Techniques II
4
FI 380 Medicolegal Death Investigation 3
 Hours15
Spring
CY 421 Instrumental Analysis 4
FI 475 Drugs of Abuse 3
Forensic Investigation Senior Capstone Course 2 3
Forensic Investigation Major Field Test 3 0
General Electives 1 2
 Hours12
 Total Hours120